Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler

  • Date Sat 28th March 2026
  • Time 8:00AM MDT
  • Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Price $27.50 - $101.70
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run with Joy Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Miler taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the vibrant city of Albuquerque, Bernalillo! This unique unicorn-themed event is perfect for runners of all ages and abilities, offering a fun-filled day of fitness and celebration. Choose from a range of distances: the challenging half marathon starting at 8 AM, the 10K at 9 AM, the 5K also at 9 AM, and the family-friendly 1 Miler kicking off at 9:05 AM.

Participants can enjoy a delightful race experience starting and finishing at Canteen Brewhouse, with a scenic course along the North Diversion Channel Trail. Runners in the half marathon and 10K will receive a medal, a commemorative shirt, a breakfast burrito, and a refreshing pint of beer or root beer, while 5K and 1 Miler runners will also enjoy a tasty breakfast burrito and a drink. With live music, fun raffles, and a festive atmosphere, this event is all about joy, community, and celebration! Don’t miss out on this

Organiser's Description

Calling all unicorn and beer lovers! Join us for this amazing unicorn-themed half-marathon 10k, 5k and 1 miler on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

RUN WITH JOY SHIRT AND SPECIFIC SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AT PACKET PICK UP IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 3/1/2026.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Day of Registration: 6:30am-7:30am

START TIMES AND DETAILS-

1/2 MARATHON: 8AM-12PM

Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.

10K: 9AM-12PM

Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.

5K: 9AM-12PM

Participants will receive a shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO MEDAL.

1 MILER: 9:05AM-12PM

Participants will receive beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO SHIRT OR MEDAL.

COURSE-

The run will start and finish at the Canteen Brewhouse- 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM.

The out-and-back course will primarily be on the North Diversion Channel Trail in Albuquerque, NM. This is a shared path. The majority of the course is flat, with some elevation change where it passes under major streets. We will have an aid station at the halfway point of the 5k. We will have several aid stations along the half-marathon and 10k routes. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish and 5k turnaround.

With your half-marathon, 10k, and 5k registration, you will receive a t-shirt, breakfast burrito, and a pint of beer of your choice after the run. 1 miler participants will not receive a shirt. All half-marathon and 10k participants will receive a finisher's medal. 5k and 1 miler will not receive a medal. We will have root beer available for participants under 21 and non-beer drinkers.

We will have live music by The Ukuladies and food post-run. We will be holding a raffle post-race, open to all finishers instead of top finisher awards. Your bib number is your raffle number, so stick around to see if you won a fun prize!



PROFESSIONAL TIMING PROVIDED BY FERAL ADVENTURES.

COFFEE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM AISLE TWELVE!

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM 5-7PM AT CANTEEN BREWHOUSE. If you registered before 3/1/2026 you will be guaranteed a shirt in your size at packet pick up. To help you carb load before the race we will offer $1 off pints with your race bib on Friday evening.

LIVE MUSIC BY RJ PEREZ 5-7PM FRIDAY EVENING!

MUST BE 21 TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY BEER. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.



*DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON THE DAY OF REGISTRATION.



RACE COURSE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 12PM.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (8:00AM MDT)

    $101.70

    Half marathon course will be along with North Diversion channel. Starting at Canteen Brewhouse, running east on Aztec Rd, and North on the Diversion Channel and back on the same course. Hydration and aid stations and porta potties will be available at various points on the race course.
  • 10k

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $64.60

    This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel. Water, first aid, and porta potties will be available on the course.
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $59.30

    This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel. At the turn around point water, first aid, and porta potties will be available.
  • 1 Miler

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 28th March 2026 (9:05AM MDT)

    $27.50

    This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel.

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Location

2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, 87107, NM, United States

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